Prevalence and predictors of PTSD among a college sample

Objective:This study examined the prevalence and correlates of probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in freshman entering college and prospective associations of probable PTSD with additional outcomes. Participants: 2,310 students with data collected from Fall 2014 through Spring 2015. Metho...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 2019-02, Vol.67 (2), p.123-131
Main Authors: Cusack, Shannon E., Hicks, Terrell A., Bourdon, Jessica, Sheerin, Christina M., Overstreet, Cassie M., Kendler, Kenneth S., Dick, Danielle M., Amstadter, Ananda B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Antisocial Behavior
Anxiety
College Freshmen
College students
Correlation
Depression (Psychology)
Drinking
Female
Forecasting
Humans
Identification
Incidence
Intervention
Male
Measures (Individuals)
Mental depression
Peer Groups
Personality Measures
Post traumatic stress disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Predictor Variables
Prevalence
Prevention
Prevention programs
Prospective Studies
Risk
Risk factors
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - epidemiology
Stress Variables
Student Attitudes
Students - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
trauma
Traumatic life events
Universities - statistics & numerical data
Universities - trends
Young Adult
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Summary:Objective:This study examined the prevalence and correlates of probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in freshman entering college and prospective associations of probable PTSD with additional outcomes. Participants: 2,310 students with data collected from Fall 2014 through Spring 2015. Methods: Incoming freshman completed a survey assessing for relevant variables at the beginning of fall semester and during the spring semester. Results: Seventy percent of the sample endorsed experiencing at least one potentially traumatic event (PTE). 34.4% of PTE exposed individuals met criteria for probable PTSD. Female sex, higher depressive and anxiety symptoms, and interpersonal PTE count were positively associated with PTSD symptoms. Higher PTSD symptoms were associated with higher anxiety and depressive symptoms, and new-onset interpersonal PTE. Conclusions: Identification of factors contributing to risk for PTSD is essential to inform prevention and intervention efforts. Intervention efforts should be targeted to students experiencing PTSD symptoms as they enter college.
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2018.1462824